Procurement Manager

Role Introduction
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Senior Procurement Analyst delivering procurement activities and managing supplier relationships. This role will oversee delivering accurate processing of procurement requests and enquiries and maintaining supplier data, supplier evaluation and Contract management, Process Improvement , Reporting, and compliance within a fast-paced technology environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in streamlining procurement operations and ensuring smooth processes.
What You Will Do

• Work with the Group Procurement Director (or delegate) to deliver streamlined processes and procedures that delivery efficiency and value.
• Participate in group wide transformation projects.
• Develop KPIs and reporting metrics
• Handle Quote Requests for Licenses & Hardware:

Confirm pricing with preferred (or new) suppliers), ensuring the best terms for the company. Compare prices, negotiate where applicable, and ensure timely responses for required items.

• Oversee License and SSL Certificate Requests and Renewals:

Maintain a schedule for renewing software licenses and SSL certificates, ensuring no lapses in service. Work with suppliers to process timely renewals.

• Manage Supplier Creation, Amendments, and Deactivation in Netsuite:

Ensure all necessary supplier details are documented for new vendors, process updates for existing suppliers, and deactivate those no longer in use, maintaining up-to-date supplier records.

• Generate and Maintain Procurement Reporting:

Produce regular reports to internal and external stakeholders on procurement activities such as spending/license volumes, supplier performance, and purchase order status. Provide actionable insights based on data.

• Manage the Procurement Inbox/Queue and Allocate Tasks:

Actively manage the procurement inbox, prioritizing and assigning tasks to team members based on urgency and complexity. Ensure timely resolution of requests.

• Handle Ad-hoc Requests and Respond to Queries:

Be the go-to person for handling various procurement-related requests or queries from internal teams and suppliers. Provide prompt and accurate responses.

• Participate in Systems and Process Testing:

Test procurement systems and processes to ensure smooth operations, report issues, and help in refining procedures to improve efficiency.

• Manage New Order Requests (License/Hardware/SSL Cert):

Oversee the processing of new order requests, ensuring internal requests are approved, suppliers are contacted, and deliveries are tracked from start to finish.

• Raise and Track Purchase Orders (PO) Requests:

Generate and track POs to ensure the company's procurement policies are followed. Monitor PO progress and update internal stakeholders on the status.

• Process Retrospective Purchase Orders (POs):

Ensure that retrospective POs are documented for goods or services already delivered, coordinating with relevant teams to gather required information and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Raise Invoice Credits:

Process invoice credits for returned goods or billing errors. Coordinate with suppliers and internal finance teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate record-keeping.

• Perform Goods Receipting Functions:

Validate deliveries against purchase orders and resolve discrepancies between ordered and received goods. Update the procurement system accordingly.

Key Responsibilities:

• FP&A Analysis: Analyse cost / revenue trends and Budget variances
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business units, finance teams, and other stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost management initiatives.
• Cost Reporting: Develop and maintain cost reports, dashboards, and analytics to provide insights on cost trends and performance.
• Cost Forecasting: Develop and maintain cost forecasting models to support business planning and decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve cost management processes and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What You Will Have

• Having an overall minimum ten -twelve years of industry experience. Previous procurement experience in a fast-paced technology business is required.
• Familiarity with procurement systems and processes and be able to grasp new IT systems and processes quickly.
• Strong communication skills and an inquisitive mind, able to communicate at all levels and work closely with internal stakeholders at all levels across the business and manage relationships with key suppliers to the business to ensure continued good service and value is received.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills.
• Experience in interpreting and analysing data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to use initiative, but also work well within a team and have a willingness to contribute new ideas and improvements
• Flexible and adaptable in your response to inquiries in a dynamic environment

What We Do For You

• Wellbeing focused – Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral.
• Annual Leave – 20 days of annual leave, plus public holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme – Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7.
• Personal Growth – We're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally through development programmes.
• Life Insurance - 2x annual salary
• Personal Accident Insurance - providing cover in the event of serious injury/illness.
• Performance Bonus – Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success.

Who We Are
OneAdvanced is one of the UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of £330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to
power the world of work
and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.

We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.

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